{"id":3030,"date":"2026-03-30T12:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-03-30T12:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sascha-brockel.de\/?p=3030"},"modified":"2026-03-25T17:47:58","modified_gmt":"2026-03-25T16:47:58","slug":"smart-roller-blinds-with-chain-motor-in-the-home-assistant-test","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sascha-brockel.de\/en\/smart-roller-blinds-with-chain-motor-in-the-home-assistant-test\/","title":{"rendered":"Retrofitting smart roller blinds: chain motor in the Home Assistant test"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Imagine entering your living room, the sun glare on the TV and, as if by magic, your blinds lower to exactly the right height. No tedious cranking, no pulling on endless strings of beads. A smart roller blind<\/strong> is the epitome of home automation for many. However, anyone looking for retrofit solutions often ends up with systems that cost hundreds of euros per window or require the complete replacement of the roller blind shaft.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

That doesn't have to be the case. In this guide, I'll show you in detail how to use any conventional Chain roller blind<\/strong> into your smart home for an unbeatable 30 euros. We take an in-depth look at the generic Tuya Zigbee motor (model name TS0601), highlight the ingenious battery life, the simple installation and above all: the limitless possibilities in Home Assistant via Zigbee2MQTT.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For detailed instructions and explanations of all configuration options, I recommend watching the YouTube video linked below. This video goes into detail about each individual setting, providing you with comprehensive instructions on how to set everything up correctly. Any code from the video can be found in this article, so you can use it directly without having to type it out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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